Weekly round-up from your local Neighbourhood Team
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Hello Resident, We hope the community has been able to enjoy the recent festivities 🎆
✅ News from Your Local Policing Team ✅
We have continued to engage with patrols around Horton Square in Highgate and on the Coventry Road in Small Heath, you may see us looking in greenery, checking vehicles or speaking to members of the local community, we always welcome a hello 👋
One of our PCSOs spotted vehicles with tape over the registration plates in Highgate, on removal of the tape they discovered that one of the vehicles was not taxed, as a result, the vehicle was seized 🚗
Some of the team attended a road traffic collision on Bordesely Circus supporting some of our response officers and in partnership with our colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service. Thankfully everyone was OK, the vehicle was recovered and the road re-opened as quickly as possible.
One of the team supported a Diwali event: the first time experiencing the festival of light for our team member
We have also seized an untaxed BMW from the Small Heath area. Did you know that you can report untaxed vehicles to ourselves or directly to the DVLA http://contact.dvla.gov.uk/report-untaxed-vehicle
📅 Upcoming Police & Community Engagements 📅
🚨 Crime & Safety Updates — What You Need to Know 🚨
✅ Crime Prevention Tips:
Keep yourself safe against theft at cash machines
On the lead up to the festive season, we know people are more likely to take out cash while out shopping or running errands. Thieves are on the lookout for unsuspecting people entering banks and visiting cash machines during the darker nights pulling out large amounts of money or using their contactless card. Residents are urged to remain vigilant when using cash machines, be aware of their surroundings and take steps to protect their bank cards and personal banking information. Before you visit a cash machine scan the surrounding area before you use them. Be aware of anyone standing close by and always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before you use it. Tell-tale signs of cash machine Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine – some are more obvious than others. If you do see something suspicious contact the police and the bank. Remember, if it doesn’t look or feel right then steer clear and, if possible, go inside the bank where it will be safer. And always keep a regular check on your transactions by checking your online banking or in-store. Be alert We know it’s not always easy, but try to be aware of anyone near you when you’re at an cash machine. Being aware of your surroundings and not being distracted makes it harder for people to take advantage and less likely that they’ll try to. How the theft is carried out The offenders typically follow a similar method: Thieves loiter around cash machines, waiting for vulnerable people to approach and withdraw cash. They also watch the victim enter their PIN, attempting to memorise the number. After the PIN has been observed, an offender approaches the victim and claims that the cash machine is not working correctly. Using a leaflet, piece of paper or another distraction, the offender manipulates the situation to remove the victim's bank card without their knowledge. The offenders leave the area with the stolen card and use it at another nearby cash machine to withdraw as much money as possible. Thieves will also wait until you have withdrawn money from the machine and pickpocket or take this while you are distracted. Offenders may wear face coverings, including COVID-style masks, to conceal their identities and make identification more difficult. If you feel unsafe or threatened please call us on 999 and try to give as much information as possible about the offender's clothes, characteristics, and distinguishing features. To report a theft after it has happened, call us on 101 or report it to us online. To minimise the chances of having your card or card details stolen: Always cover the keypad with your free hand whenever you use your card to avoid your PIN being seen Make sure you're aware of people who may be standing too close or trying to distrct you when you use a cash machine If your card has been retained by a card machine, ensure you report it to your card provider immediately If you use a banking app, freeze your card through the app to prevent criminals using it If possible, put a maximum cash machine withdrawal limit When you've left the cash machine, put your card away immediately and secure any cash you have withdrawn. You should also be careful with contactless cards. You can get a card holder to prevent your card details being inadvertently read.
If it does not feel right walk away. Do not take the risk.
📞 How to Contact Us or Report Information 📞 💬 Stay Connected with Your Local Team: 🤝🏼 Thank you for working with us to keep Small Heath and Highgate safe and informed. See you out and about!
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